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CE58 AFY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,200 mi
Last recorded98,200 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 AFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2021 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced 3 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

excessive corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,027 miles

Surface corrosion both front and rear sills

Fail 22 Aug 2020 95,027 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion hole, adjacent to rear exhaust box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion both front and rear sills

Pass 27 Aug 2019 89,375 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 89,375 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 85,153 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 75,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 75,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 60,807 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,849 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,823 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,823 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,813 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 35,509 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 27,073 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 27,073 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CE58 AFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE58 AFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE58 AFY registered?

CE58 AFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is CE58 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 AFY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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